What are the schools like in Wakulla, NC?

School district data for Wakulla is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wakulla?

The median household income in Wakulla, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wakulla, NC?

Wakulla has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Wakulla, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Wakulla, NC?

Wakulla has a violent crime rate of 1055.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3669.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wakulla, NC a Good Place to Live?

Wakulla is a small town of 147 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Wakulla's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wakulla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wakulla city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Wakulla metro area.

Metric	Wakulla, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Wakulla's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents — 178% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1055.7 /100k

Property Crime

3669.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wakulla, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wakulla sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wakulla, NC
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wakulla, NC	National Avg
Population	147	—
Median Age	23.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	9.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.3%	22.2%
65 and over	5.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Red Springs, NC 4 mi Prospect, NC 5 mi Maxton, NC 7 mi Shannon, NC 7 mi Wagram, NC 9 mi

Wakulla vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakulla, NC affordable or expensive?

Wakulla has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Wakulla, NC?

Wakulla's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3669.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wakulla?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wakulla, NC a good place to live?

Wakulla, NC has a population of 147, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wakulla?

Wakulla averages 55.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wakulla?

The population of Wakulla, North Carolina is 147 with a median age of 23.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wakulla?

Key numbers for living in Wakulla: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wakulla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.